Msg ID:
2822492 |
Road trip find |
Author:John Springsteel
6/16/2024 11:43:26 PM
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Look what I stumbled upon in North Prince Georg, VA. It's a highly modified front wheel drive mini stock. I was down there picking up a chop top beetle. |
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Msg ID:
2822511 |
Road trip find |
Author:Caddy Daddy
6/17/2024 1:56:42 PM
Reply to: 2822492
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I’d like to see photos of the chop top beetle! All those compound curves, the fabricator had to be a wizard! |
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Msg ID:
2822513 |
Road trip find |
Author:John Springsteel
6/17/2024 3:16:39 PM
Reply to: 2822511
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It was chopped by a vocational school in NC in the 80's. It's crusty, but so far I'm going to fix it. |
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Msg ID:
2822514 |
Pic of the chop |
Author:John Springsteel
6/17/2024 3:17:13 PM
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Msg ID:
2822520 |
Road trip find |
Author:Caddy Daddy
6/17/2024 7:13:20 PM
Reply to: 2822492
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That’s nice! The chop is not too radical but definitely noticeable. As long as the pan isn’t Swiss cheese, looks like most bodywork would just be bolt on components. |
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Msg ID:
2822522 |
Road trip find |
Author:John Springsteel
6/17/2024 7:50:23 PM
Reply to: 2822520
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The bondo on the roof cracked and lifted. It needs pans and at least the drivers side heater channel. The guy saved it because it had nice lines. There's other common places for rust that are actually good on this car. I might get it media blasted and see what's left. |
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Msg ID:
2822542 |
Road trip find |
Author:D.Wolfe-358
6/18/2024 12:22:08 PM
Reply to: 2822522
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You should have Ian Rousell from Full Custom Garage give you a few tips. ;>) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sj3EU7gwbKI
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Msg ID:
2822551 |
Road trip find |
Author:John Springsteel
6/18/2024 3:39:43 PM
Reply to: 2822542
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Ian doesn't widen his Beetle roof's. He actually narrows the car. That only works for a fender less Bug. This roof is a 4 section chop. |
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Msg ID:
2822597 |
Road trip find |
Author:D.Wolfe-358
6/19/2024 12:53:27 PM
Reply to: 2822551
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It's a cool-looking ride, share some work progress photos when you get a chance. Good Luck with it! |
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Msg ID:
2822625 |
Road trip find |
Author:John Springsteel
6/19/2024 8:07:08 PM
Reply to: 2822597
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Will do. First I gotta get a price on media blasting. |
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